Get to know North Shore of Bonaire. See some of the famous highlights such as 1000 Steps, Flamingo Sanctuary and Rincon as well as spend some time on the beach.

You’ll meet your friendly guide just outside your Bonaire cruise ship terminal. Your guide is a local who’ll share his knowledge of the island as you drive the North Shore. Learn about the history, culture, economy and local foods. The north side of the island is the wild side with a landscape of trees and cactus. Depending on the size of the group that day you will be in a car, van or truck but all have air conditioning for your comfort. If you prefer sea breezes, you can ask to have the windows open.

Your adventure starts with a drive down Kaya Grandi, the main street of Bonaire. The original buildings are from the late 1800s to early 1900s and housed residences upstairs and shops on street level. Many have been renovated. This is the main shopping area with luxury jewelry shops to dive shops to souvenir shops and everything in between. You’ll also find a variety of restaurants and bars along this road.

Your first stop will be at the 1000 Steps, you’ll have a 5 to 10 minute stop to take in the beautiful ocean views below. The name comes from the limestone steps to the beach although in fact there are only 67!

Next, you'll have a photo stop at the Flamingo Sanctuary where you’ll have 5 to 10 minutes to stretch your legs, see and photo the flamingos and Mount Brandaris, the tallest peak on the island at 784 feet.

Drive through Rincon, the oldest village on the island and located in a valley. From its hills, you can see both sides of the island making it almost impossible to attack which is why the site was chosen. This quiet village has the oldest edifice on the island plus a number of other historic buildings.

As you drive the Northern shoreline, you’ll see the limestone cliffs with the sea crashing against them. There will be a 5 to 10 minute stop at Seru Largu (Large Hill) to take some scenic photos. From the top of the hill, you can see the capital city of Kralendijk and the little island of Klein Bonaire. You’ll also have a great panorama of the south side of the island as well, on a clear day, you can see the neighboring island of Curacao.

At the end of your excursion, you can choose to go back to your Bonaire cruise ship terminal or stop for some beach time. Either option will get you back to the ship at least 1 hour before you set sail. If you choose the beach you will be picked up and returned to the ship at a pre-arranged time. You can choose from one of three beaches, Sorobon Beach, Eden Beach, or Coco Beach. If you’d like to catch some sun or just go for a swim there is Sorobon Beach. The water is shallow and there’s no snorkeling here. It’s also a popular and well-known windsurfing area. If you prefer to snorkel there’s Eden or Coco Beach. Both are good snorkeling spots as there’s coral reef with lots of fish to see. Plus they have a restaurant/bar if you’d like something to eat or drink (not included).

Please pay attention to restrictions and requirements for this excursion, no refund will be granted if requirements are not met.

Where we meet

For the Bonaire North Island Sightseeing Excursion, you will meet your local shore excursion guide right outside your cruise ship's terminal in Kralendijk Bonaire. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

This excursion is not wheelchair accesible.

Infants must be seatted on parents lap. If infants are placed on the seat, an additional child rate will be charged.

Underage participants must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.

Excursion FAQ

What type of vehicle will be used?

There are several types available; it depends on the group size. All of them have air conditioner but if the group prefers, windows can be open.

Is the excursion canceled if it is raining?

The excursion can be operated in rain or shine, however, it is the local operator who will decide if the excursion may be canceled due to safety reasons.

Are there restrooms available?

Restrooms are available at your Bonaire cruise terminal.

Do I need to take my passport with me on the Bonaire North Side Island Sightseeing Excursion to show with my Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket?

No, it is not necessary to take along your passport or driver's license unless noted by your cruise line or listed in the Restrictions or Notes tab for the excursion. Your local operator has your booking noted. Please arrive with a printed copy of your eticket or digital copy if applicable.

Cancellation

For the Bonaire North Side Island Sightseeing Excursion, we issue full refund for your deposit or full payment to us if:

Canceled by client prior to excursion date with a minimum of 48 Hours prior notice by email to: contact@shoreexcursioneer.com.
For cancellation reasons below, you must contact us via email within 14 days after your excursion:

Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).

Your ship skips/misses the port.

Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.

A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator or guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.

Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.

Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.

Bonaire North Side Island Sightseeing Excursion Reviews

Get to know the beauty of the north side of Bonaire Island. Your sightseeing excursion will take you to some spots with amazing views and interesting history, you'll also have the option to stay at a beach and be picked up on time to return to your Bonaire cruise terminal.

Our tour guide, Ephraim, was absolutely wonderful. We visited the north side of the island.
Ephraim went out of his way to show us the pink flamingos. He was so knowledgeable when pointing out the different sites of the island. This young man was not only knowledgeable but was truly a nice guy who was proud of his home. I would certainly recommend you take this tour.

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Management Response: Hi Frank. Thank you very much for sharing your review about your recent Bonaire North Side Island Sightseeing Excursion. It sounds like you had a very good time and the guide took excellent care of you. The guides really do know the best places on the island and go that extra mile to ensure that the guests are having a great time. We hope that we can assist you again with future shore excursion needs.
Your Shore Excursioneer Team 2020

ChrisOneonta, NY USA

Wonderful private tour

5/5 December 2019

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My husband and I were privileged to have a private North Tour with Ephraim, a native and son of the tour operator. His knowledge and cultural stories of Bonaire made us feel like we were natives and able to see so much of the local life of the people. The 1000 steps, Flamingo sanctuary, slave house in addition to a local town and store and dune buggy sailig! We were able to get an enriched understanding of the life on Bonaire. We would have done the North and South tour but our time on the island was limited. Next time we would do the South Tour for sure.
This is not your average tour. It was so personal and intimate which you normally do not get on most tours and reasonably priced too!

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Management Response: Hi Chris. Thank you for posting your review of the Bonaire North Side Island Sightseeing Excursion. Ephraim is always eager to provide great excursion services. He really enjoys what he does and with such passion. He can really make you feel right home, making you see Bonaire threw his eyes. Please feel free to let us know if we can assist you for your next cruise shore excursions, it would be a pleasure.
Your Shore Excursioneer Team 2019

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